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Address: 710 Speight Ave, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798
Named for a former head of Baylor's English department, this facility is dedicated to the works of poets Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. It also collects memorabilia and artifacts related to their lives and to the Victorian era during which they lived. The museum, established in 1951, holds an enormous array of secular stained-glass items,...
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Address: 1300 College Dr, Waco, TX 76708
Overlooking the Brazos River, this facility occupies what was formerly a Mediterranean-style residence. Inside, rotating exhibits showcase sculpture, pottery, paintings and woodcarvings. Emerging regional artists are the focus, and new talents are nurtured regularly. Classes are also provided as a way of awakening hidden talents in children and...
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Address: 2601 Sturgis Rd, Waco, TX 76707
Established in 1910, this 416-acre park grants beauty and recreation in an unspoiled parcel not far from downtown. Set where the Brazos and Bosque meet, the park offers a variety of terrain, including limestone cliffs, expansive fields and riverside bottomlands. Possibilities for relaxation are myrid, whether you take to the trails with a mountain...
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Address: 1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76707
Waco's well-regarded zoo is distinguished by its natural habitats, which present animal residents in their original settings. The 52-acre complex houses creatures from Africa, Asia and throughout the world. Notable inhabitants include Sumatran tigers, giraffes, rhinos, elephants, lemurs, gibbons and Galapagos tortoises. A herpetarium also features...
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Address: 300 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76701
Promoted as the oldest major soft drink in America, Dr Pepper was invented by Waco pharmacist Charles Alderton in 1885. Immediately popular with locals, the beverage was originally called a "Waco." This museum, located in Dr Pepper's former bottling facility, traces the history of the drink and of the soft drink industry through ads, artifacts,...
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Address: 810 S 4th St, Historic Waco Foundation, Waco, TX 76706
Through the years, the Historic Waco Foundation has acquired a number of significant homes and restored them for the edification of residents and visitors. They include the Earle-Napier-Kinnard House, the Fort House and the McCulloch House (all designed in Greek Revival style and made of local brick), along with Italianate Villa-style East...
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Address: 1300 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706
The Mayborn unifies what were formerly three separate facilities: the Strecker Museum (natural and cultural history), the Ollie Mae Moen Discovery Center, and the Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village. All three help to elucidate the life and history of Central Texas, taking as their focus time-tracking artifacts and exhibits,...
Suspension Bridge and River Walk
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Address: Martin Luther King Dr, between Franklin Ave and Washington Ave, Waco, TX
This suspension bridge, when it opened in 1870, was the longest single-span bridge in the world (475 feet). It also helped open the West to traffic, bringing it directly through Waco via the Chisholm Trail. Tolls were charged for cattle, wagons, stagecoaches and pedestrians, which helped the city recoup the cost of the edifice. Now, the bridge is...
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum
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Address: 100 Texas Ranger Tr, Waco, TX 76706
With their star-shaped badges, cowboy hats and no-nonsense approach to law enforcement, the Texas Rangers are a unique breed. They're also an elite band who help local police solve prominent crimes. This museum charts their history and offers memorabilia ranging from guns and knives to criminal case studies and archive materials. Of particular...
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Address: 1108 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706
Sports fans, take heart! This hall of fame pays tribute to superb Texas athletes who are either from the state or have played for Lone Star teams. More than 300 competitors are highlighted in sports that range from golf to rodeo. Interactive exhibits chart their greatest moments and allow visitors to marvel at their prowess. Among the biggest...
